Sen. Mark Kelly, an Arizona Democrat, is promoting new bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the nationwide teacher shortage by improving educator recruitment, training and retention.Kelly said he wants to attract a broader range of teachers, including more men. He highlighted the gender gap...
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The federal agency that regulates prediction markets is investigating President Donald Trumps longtime teleprompter operator for potential insider trading, according to two sources familiar with the matter.The sources said White House employee Gabriel Perez made trades on the prediction site Kals...
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt returned to the White House briefing room Thursday for the first time since April, providing updates on the Trump administrations priorities.Leavitt last briefed reporters April 26, three days before officially beginning maternity leave. Her return cam...
Franklin Fire Department Lt. Steve Raymer will retire at the end of July after a 44-year career in the fire service.
A former Clarksville teacher accused of showing nude photos to a teenage student was arrested Wednesday by Montgomery County deputies.
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WFIE/Gray News) - A young boy remains at the hospital more than a week after being injured in a boating accident.Jentry Pace, 5, was with his family at Patoka Lake on July 5 when a boat’s propeller hit him. The boy’s father, John Pace, pulled Jentry from the water and brought him ...
A Portland man was arrested after officers responding to a trespass call found more than 7 ounces of marijuana, pills believed to be meth and illegal kratom.
Nashville Soccer Club has added international experience to its attack, announcing Thursday it acquired Tunisia national team forward Elias Saad.
Americans across the Upper Midwest and parts of the Northeast are dealing with some of the worst air quality in the world as wildfire smoke from Canada blankets the region.Over 100 wildfires continue to burn across Canada as smoke from the fires is being pushed southeast by shifting winds. The sk...
What This Story Is AboutA mother has pleaded guilty to leading her family’s sex-trafficking ring, which is based in Nashville. Why It MattersThe family smuggled women into the U.S., brought them to Nashville and then forced them into sex trafficking.What Happens NextAll nine co-conspirators are s...
(Gray News) - A man was detained after he broke into the “Today” show studio on Thursday morning, according to reports.Several sources reported the man breached security and made his way into the NBC studio in Rockefeller Center. Deadline reported that he then confronted “Today” co-host Craig Mel...
Sen. Mark Kelly, an Arizona Democrat, is promoting new bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the nationwide teacher shortage by improving educator recruitment, training and retention.Kelly said he wants to attract a broader range of teachers, including more men. He highlighted the gender gap...
Metro-appointed group meets to discuss lawsuit as state-appointed members go about business as usual
BENNINGTON, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - An 11-year-old child is in the hospital after being struck by a pickup truck while riding a scooter.According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of 179th Street and Island Circle in Bennington,...
The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and others.The policy, known as "public charge," appeared on Thursday in the Federal Register and will be formally published on ...
Metro Nashville police are working to identify the driver of a pickup truck involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash on McGavock Pike.Police said Jaime Magsam, 48, was struck by a dark-colored pickup truck near Elm Hill Pike on Friday night, July 10. She was taken to Skyline Medical Center with cri...
Days after the House voted in bipartisan fashion to make daylight saving time permanent, a group of doctors and lawmakers is backing an alternative that would make standard time permanent instead.The American Academy of Sleep Medicine said it supports the Sunshine for Our Kids Act. Like the Sunsh...
Two of the eight men indicted in an alleged drone and sniper plot to attack President Donald Trump's UFC cage-fighting show on the White House lawn pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal conspiracy charges.Clothed in jail garb and shackled, Tycen Proper, 19, of Danville, Ohio, and Chandler Scaggs...
Nashville police are asking the public to help identify a driver who struck a pedestrian on Nolensville Pike on July 1 and fled the scene.
It's the midpoint of the year, and financial experts say now is a good time to reassess your finances and make adjustments before 2026 ends.A recent Bankrate survey found nearly 1 in 4 Americans have no emergency savings at all, but experts say a few small changes now can help you finish the year...
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala. (WTVY/Gray News) - A 63-year-old woman died after she was hit by her own vehicle, according to authorities.Tammy Mears hooked a battery jump box under her hood and was attempting to get back in her SUV when it started to roll and trapped her, Houston County Deputy Coroner And...
Two more of Brad Pitts children have applied to legally drop his surname.The stars daughter Zahara, 21, and son Maddox, 24, are both seeking to remove Pitt from their legal names, according to court documents filed in California. They cited personal reasons for requesting the change.This is the l...
A grand jury returned dozens of indictments for five inmate murders, assaults against staff and inmates and other violence at a Tennessee prison, District Attorney Danny H. Goodman Jr. announced on Tuesday.The Lake County grand jury returned 50 indictments in 19 cases involving violent acts commi...
Nashville's top chefs are coming together Thursday, July 16, for Nourish 2026, an annual fundraising dinner benefiting The Nashville Food Project.The one-night-only event begins at 5:30 p.m. at Marathon Music Works and features a cocktail hour, hors d'oeuvres, and a multi-course dinner with wine ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Metro Nashville Police Department is looking for the driver of a pickup truck that fatally struck a woman last Friday.MNPD released a security image of a dark-colored GMC Sierra 2500 that detectives believe is the vehicle that hit 48-year-old Jaime Magsam on McGavock...
What This Story Is AboutTrevor Ethan Choate was convicted on Wednesday in the 2025 death of a 19-year-old in Sumner County. What Happens NextChoate will be sentenced at a hearing on August 10. SUMNER Co., Tenn. (WSMV) - A man now faces up to four years in prison for “reckless behavior” that led t...
What This Story Is AboutA group of pastors and priests opposes Gov. Bill Lee’s decision to continue with the state’s scheduled executions, despite the botched attempt on Tony Carruthers in May.Why It MattersThe state is scheduled to execute three more people this year: Anthony “Darrell” Hines on ...
Following last week's Lawrenceburg Planning Commission meeting, the community is now raising funds for legal representation.A representative from the Lawrenceburg Utility System gave the first details we have learned from officials on the data center. The utility said the data center is planned t...
What This Story Is AboutPolice are asking the pubic for help locating a suspect and suspect vehicle in a hit-and-run from earlier this month. Why It MattersThe pedestrian was injured in the hit-and-run and taken to a Nashville hospital for treatment. What Happens NextAnyone with information on th...
The Metro Nashville Police Department has released photos of a suspect accused of hitting a pedestrian with his vehicle in South Nashville.
Making mistakes is apart of life, and it's important to know how to learn from them and make things right. Elizabeth Grecco with Southwestern Advantage offers steps for apologizing to others well.Watch this Let Me Help segment in the video player above.For more great tips like this, catch NewsCha...
(Gray News) - Actor Hal Williams, who starred in sitcoms such as “Sanford and Son” and “227,” has died, according to reports.He died on July 15 at his home in Rancho Mirage, California, a representative told Deadline. Williams was 91.Williams was best known for his role as Officer “Smitty” Smith ...
What This Story Is AboutA water main break in Westmoreland caused chlorine levels to drop, prompting the city to issue a boil water notice that has forced several businesses to close.Why It MattersSmall businesses in Westmoreland are losing revenue during an already slow season, with no timeline ...
BEAUFORT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN/Gray News) - Four people, including a mother, are facing charges after a toddler gained access to a gun and was shot, according to warrants.Beaufort County deputies were called to a medical emergency on Saturday and found a 2-year-old who had been shot in the stomach.T...
Nearly a week after a woman was hit and killed on McGavock Pike, authorities are now searching for the driver involved in the deadly incident.
Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions of sexual misconduct. What This Story Is AboutA man was arrested after he was allegedly caught touching his genitals inappropriately outside of a woman’s window. What Happens NextA judge is set to review his case on Thursday morning. For ContextWitn...
A routine traffic stop for expired registration in Mt. Juliet led to the arrest of a Tennessee man wanted on a felony theft warrant out of Georgia.
When major disasters strike, Americans are routinely waiting weeks or even months to receive presidential approval for aid. And if they live in a state that didn't support President Donald Trump, chances are greater that aid will be denied.Since taking office last year, Trump has approved about...
A new truck isn't the only thing up for grabs in Tennessee's annual wildlife conservation raffle.This year's raffle has grown from 10 prize packages to 15, with
A groundbreaking mission that explored Pluto and distant solar system objects in unprecedented detail has awakened from its longest sleep ever and its 5.9 billion miles (9.5 billion kilometers) from Earth.NASAs New Horizons spacecraft went into a planned hibernation mode on August 7, 2025, and w...
The New York Times on Wednesday filed a motion to quash subpoenas that the Justice Department served on journalists who reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, teeing up a significant court fight pitting press freedom against the the government's ability to f...
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